MINNEAPOLIS -- Center fielder Byron Buxton, who has been plagued by a left wrist strain, was activated from the Minor League disabled list on Tuesday, and rejoined Triple-A Rochester.
Buxton initially sustained the injury with Rochester on July 12, but returned July 27, only to endure a setback and get placed on the DL again on July 31. But after taking batting practice for the last week, Buxton was cleared for a return Tuesday and went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer and four RBIs in his return against the Columbus Clippers. 
"For the most part, the BP sessions over the past handful of days have gone well," Twins manager Paul Molitor said. "I think with him being in the lineup there tonight, we'll see how it goes. We talk a lot about, particularly with wrist injuries, you're just not sure how it's gonna go when you have to face live pitching and getting fooled and all those type of things that come with a game situation."
The Twins plan to be cautious with Buxton, as he'll be eased back into action at Rochester so he doesn't endure another setback.
"We're gonna probably not try to rush him in there, as far as playing every day," Molitor said. "Maybe every other day here, at least until the end of the week, and then start trying to increase if the health holds up."

Buxton, 24, is in the midst of a tough season, as he's dealt with several injuries and has hit .156/.183/.200 with no homers and five stolen bases in 28 games with the Twins. He hasn't fared much better at Triple-A, batting .215/.295/.380 with three homers and seven RBIs in 22 games.
Buxton will need to get it going offensively before he's called back up to the Twins. There's no timetable for his promotion as a result.
Worth noting
• Lefty Adalberto Mejia underwent an MRI exam on his left wrist on Monday and will get further testing done on Thursday, as it's believed to be a nerve issue and not related to ligament damage. He's been on the DL since Thursday with a left wrist strain.
• Outfielder Robbie Grossman, on the DL since Aug. 6 with a right hamstring strain, participated in a full workout at Target Field on Tuesday. He could be reinstated as early as Thursday.